The Center for International Affairs invites the campus community to review and discuss the current draft of Phase II of the plan for internationalization. Phase II of the plan for internationalization, which can be read in full here, has been developed incorporating and building upon the existing guiding principles of Phase I, the achievements of the past four years, and the changing needs of CWRU and its constituents. The Center is hosting two upcoming open forums where recommendations for Phase II of the plan for internationalization will be presented and the campus community is invited to deliberate and provide input:

In January, 2012, the CWRU community adopted the first ever Plan for Internationalization (Phase I). By collaborating with and supporting faculty, staff, and students, many of the measurable recommendations set forth in the Phase I have been met or are on target to be met within the coming years. Moreover, CWRU’s vision and mission as set forth in CWRU’s new strategic plan 2013-2018 Think Beyond the Possible demonstrates a continuing commitment to promoting international endeavors and expanding CWRU on the world stage.

Phase II of the Plan for Internationalization concentrates more on graduate and professional students, research, and alumni. In addition, Phase II contains several specific recommendations—such as the recommendation regarding communication—that will provide the infrastructure and support to move the university towards its objective of fully realizing its international potential.

New Scholarship for CWRU Students to Study in China: Application Process is Now Open

Starting in fall 2015, the Chinese government will provide two full scholarships to Case Western Reserve University students to study for a semester or academic year in China. The scholarships will include tuition and accommodation fees, living allowances, and medical insurance for an academic year.

This past spring, CWRU met with Ambassador Sun Guoxiang, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in New York to discuss the scholarship program and in August a memorandum of understanding was signed formalizing the commitment.

The opening of the scholarship application process coincides with the announcement of the United States and the People’s Republic of China approving a reciprocal visa agreement. The new arrangement will allow American and Chinese students to receive multiple-entry visas for a longer amount of time, in essence increasing the ease of students traveling back and forth.

Open Doors Reports Impressive Numbers for CWRU and Ohio

The Open Doors report, an annual publication by the Institute of International Education in partnership with the U.S. Department of State, was recently released and confirms that international educational is thriving at CWRU and in Ohio.

The report finds that the United States hosted 886,052 international students in the 2013/14 academic year – a record number, and Ohio ranks as the #8 state in the U.S. for international students at colleges and universities. In particular, CWRU with 16.1% international student enrollment, has one of the highest 2013/14 percentages among research universities in Ohio. In addition, international students are estimated to have contributed just under $912 million to the state economy. The full report can be found by visiting the Open Doors data portal.

Our international student population at CWRU continues to grow (see Fall 2014 numbers) reinforcing CWRU’s commitment to promote international endeavors and expand CWRU on the world stage.

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